The High-Performance Development Standards (HPDS) are the new building design standard that will apply to development applications submitted in the Cities of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, and (ideally) Townships of North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot, and Woolwich. This standardized approach across all of the Region’s area municipalities will ensure that sustainable and energy related standards are all in one convenient location to support widespread adoption.
WR Community Energy helped to develop this approach in collaboration with the other municipalities and electric utilities.
The HPDS is expected to be implemented by Spring 2026 and will apply to new developments. Project information and updates will be updated on the EngageWR page. Please subscribe to stay up-to-date.
This demonstrates a commitment to improving the energy performance of future buildings, helping the Region to progress towards the target of reducing 80% of GHG emissions by 2050.
Please contact Natasha Ing (ning@wrcommunityenergy.ca) with any questions.
